The hazards of needles to MRF sorters are well recognized, but new research puts an estimate to just how many workers are injured by them each year.
Researchers have calculated substantial upsides from making products out of recycled PET, HDPE and PP instead of prime plastics.
The Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center will help direct $5 million in loans to boost recycling through a partnership with the Closed Loop Fund.
A bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would discourage federal agencies from buying electricity generated by burning fibers. Continue Reading
Nine percent of MRF operators say glass is accepted in their recycling program but they landfill it with garbage anyway. On the other hand, 43 percent ship their glass to bottle markets.
Canada’s largest city conducted a pilot project last year to find a consistent outlet for densified foam polystyrene. The effort reached a clear conclusion, but it wasn’t good news.
At least 60 recycling professionals from around the country will receive grants to attend the 2018 Resource Recycling Conference, a 13 percent increase from last year.
PepsiCo has scaled up its commitment to The Recycling Partnership, and a leader at the beverage company says the money will be geared toward improving local programs.
As a nation, we’re doing a pretty good job collecting plastic bags and wraps for recycling. But we need to do a much better job creating demand for this recycled plastic film.
Aligning recycling metrics with concepts such as sustainable materials management has been a challenge. But a researcher in Florida is offering intriguing possibilities in that area.